Inspector, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Building Maintenance

King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal organization, is a high-performing, nationally recognized leader in affordable housing and in providing innovative and effective housing solutions so that people and communities can prosper. Our vision is that all residents of King County have quality affordable housing. KCHA is the largest housing provider in the County, and annually the agency serves over 55,000 low‑income individuals.

We transform lives through housing.

We are recruiting to fill multiple Housing Inspector positions across the Greater Puget Sound region, with locations ranging from Auburn, WA to Shoreline, WA. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys a diversity of customers, and is committed to the highest standards in public service.

This position is dedicated to ensuring that program participants are provided with quality and affordable housing opportunities. Representing the Authority as an ambassador in the community, this key role uses a handheld tablet to conduct housing inspections and to perform a variety of duties both in and outside of the office.

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Bring experience drafting professional correspondence.
• Be comfortable traveling to privately owned properties to conduct inspections on housing quality standards.
• Possess knowledge and skills necessary to determine eligibility for safe and sanitary housing in accordance with federal and local housing regulations and policies.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to successfully prepare inspection and failure documentation.

The Housing Inspector will be a key point of contact for interpreting relevant policies and will negotiate with landlords and tenants on rent and/or required repairs. When improvements are reported as completed, the Housing Inspector will follow up to verify that the repairs have been completed sufficiently.

• Contact property owners to arrange for inspections; conduct thorough inspections of the unit by evaluating the exterior, site and neighborhood conditions, all painted surfaces, plumbing, electrical, and heating systems, security, doors and windows, and interior conditions for floors, walls and ceilings; record all information and give owner a list of repairs to be completed.
• Conduct initial, annual and special inspections of housing units; document room locations and areas not meeting quality standards.
• Respond to requests to increase rent; receive written requests and conduct research using a comparable study or several other sources; recommend approval or disapproval of the increase.
• Explain the housing inspection program to landlords, owners, and tenants in a way that is understandable.

• High School Diploma or GED AND
• Considerable experience in property management, housing programs, safety inspections, real estate appraisals and building construction repair and maintenance work to include carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and heating systems OR
• An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Knowledge of basic construction and maintenance/repair processes and materials.
• Ability to conduct a high volume of thorough inspections efficiently and effectively while applying detailed and comprehensive HUD housing regulations; accurately document conditions that do not meet standards with clear and concise reports.
• Demonstrates responsible personal and professional conduct, which contributes to the overall mission and goals of KCHA; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work; ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Works effectively and efficiently to provide quality service to satisfy service expectations; seeks ways to improve service delivery; demonstrates strong project management…